REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JUNE 18, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. in the Kenneth T. Nunn Council Room in City Hall, Texas City, Texas. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson
- Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
- Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
- Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
- Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
- Absent:
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- Commissioner District 2 Keith Love
- Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Matthew Brockman, Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church.
Led by Matthew Brockman, Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Adam Hunt | Library | 06/19/2015 | 10 years |
| Russell McEachern | Rain Water Pump Station | 06/15/2015 | 10 years |
| Chasity Gurka | Administration | 06/21/2010 | 15 years |
| Ronnie Aven | Waste Water Treatment Plant | 06/14/2005 | 20 years |
| Edward Munoz | Public Works | 06/28/1995 | 30 years |
| Landis Cravens | Police | 06/26/1995 | 30 years |
b.
Proclaiming June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth.
Presented to Michael Richardson, Fitness Coordinator, who was part of the Juneteenth committee.
Presented to Michael Richardson, Fitness Coordinator, who was part of the Juneteenth committee.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Collections (Municipal Court)
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Wastewater and Sewer (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a and b. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson. Consent Agenda item 7c was pulled by Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark.
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a and b. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson. Consent Agenda item 7c was pulled by Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark.
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the June 4, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-061, approving the Subdivision Master Plan for Lago Mar East Subdivision and conditions in the Assignment of and Addendum to the Development Agreement for Lago Mar East Subdivision. (Engineering)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-064, authorizing the approval of a contingency fee contract for Collection Services for the collection of delinquent taxes, court fines, and fees with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP. (Management Services)
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, stated Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP has provided delinquent ad valorem tax collection services as well as collected the unpaid fines, fees, and court costs for the City and has done an outstanding job of serving the City of Texas City.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, stated Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP has provided delinquent ad valorem tax collection services as well as collected the unpaid fines, fees, and court costs for the City and has done an outstanding job of serving the City of Texas City.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-065, awarding ITB No. 2025-482 Lift Station 10 and 30 Discharge Piping Improvements Project. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends the approval of Utilities Department and ARKK Engineers entering into a contract with Gilleland Smith Construction, Inc., for Piping Improvements Project at Lift Station 10 and 30 Discharge.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends the approval of Utilities Department and ARKK Engineers entering into a contract with Gilleland Smith Construction, Inc., for Piping Improvements Project at Lift Station 10 and 30 Discharge.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-12, amending the Code of Ordinance for the City of Texas City, Title IX Entitled “General Regulations”, Chapter 94- Health and Sanitation by prohibiting the placement of donation bins or receptacles for clothing or other items on public or private property. (Fire Marshal)
Dennis Harris, Fire Chief, discussed the photos and complaints received regarding the illegal dumping that occurs in and around collection boxes. They are not only unsafe, obstructing sidewalks or fire lanes, attracting vermin, and unsightly to the City and Department's beautification efforts, but they may also be operated by commercial organizations that profit from the donations, leading to concerns about deceptive practices.
Dennis Harris, Fire Chief, discussed the photos and complaints received regarding the illegal dumping that occurs in and around collection boxes. They are not only unsafe, obstructing sidewalks or fire lanes, attracting vermin, and unsightly to the City and Department's beautification efforts, but they may also be operated by commercial organizations that profit from the donations, leading to concerns about deceptive practices.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-13, amending the City's fiscal year 2024-2025 budget to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Fire Department's Overtime Pay line item. (Fire)
Dennis Harris, Fire Chief, recommends the approval of a budget amendment to increase the Fire Department's overtime pay line item by transferring $258,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Department's overtime pay line for fiscal year 2025.
Dennis Harris, Fire Chief, recommends the approval of a budget amendment to increase the Fire Department's overtime pay line item by transferring $258,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Department's overtime pay line for fiscal year 2025.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
An audiovisual recording of this meeting is available on the City's website and retained by the CSO for two years after the date of the adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
An audiovisual recording of this meeting is available on the City's website and retained by the CSO for two years after the date of the adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large, Abel Garza, Jr., made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:55 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: